April 2016 Newsletter

NEWSLETTER

APRIL 2016

Greetings and Salutations!

I hope everyone enjoyed their Easter long weekend with family and friends. Spending time with family is so important for everyone's overall health and happiness.

I can imagine everyone must be extremely busy with year end, at least for some of us anyway. I am happy to announce that the ACC has partnered with Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business on an Aboriginal Procurement Event where their President and CEO JP Gladu will be featured. For more information or to register please click this link to our website.

The ACC will be participating in the upcoming Vision Quest Conference. Please take the time to visit our booth at this event. Mark your calendar! The dates for this event are May 17-19, 2016. Visit their website at www.vqconference.com for more information.

Our Social Enterprise Event took place on March 31st at the United Way Learning Centre. It was a huge success with many attendees. Thank you to Darcy Penner from The Canadian CED Network for sharing your wisdom on this important topic. Jessica Floresco also provided a captivating presentation on Mother Earth Recycling and all their exciting initiatives. Thank you Jessica.

Please, if you haven't yet done so, get your registration in for our Golf Tournament. It's our 10th anniversary hosting this event! Click here for more information and to register.

With year end now here, I want to take this time to thank all of our members for your continued support of the Aboriginal Chamber of Commerce. This upcoming year will be a very exciting one indeed!

Have a great spring!

Gloria Spence

General Manager

Upcoming Events

Luncheon - Aboriginal Procurement - May 26th

On Thursday, May 26th, come and join The Aboriginal Chamber of Commerce at a luncheon featuring JP Gladu at the Delta Winnipeg.

The Private sector is catching on to the upside of procuring from the Aboriginal business pool. Aboriginal businesses are expected to contribute $12B to Canada's economy by the end of this year, this is a super growth market representing 5.7% annual growth. JP will be giving a perspective of the new reality of Aboriginal business and the opportunities for both the Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal business communities.

Jean Paul (JP) Gladu is currently the President and CEO of the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) based in Toronto. Anishinaabe from Thunder Bay JP is a member of Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek located on the eastern shores of Lake Nipigon, Ontario. JP completed a forestry technician diploma in 1993, obtained an undergraduate degree in forestry from Northern Arizona University in 2000 and holds an Executive MBA from Queens University.

JP has over two decades of experience in the natural resource sector. His career path includes work with Aboriginal communities and organizations, environmental non-government organizations, industry and governments from across Canada.

In JP's current capacity at CCAB, he speaks extensively not only across Canada but internationally as he shares the challenges and successes of Aboriginal business in Canada today.

Also featuring Presentations by:

Procurement Services Branch

Manitoba Finance

Office of Small and Medium Enterprises

Public Works and Government Services Canada

10th Golf Tournament - June 14th

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Summer Employment Job Posting

POSITION TITLE: Communications and Marketing Assistant

EFFECTIVE DATE: May 16, 2016 - August 26, 2016

The ACC is seeking a Post-Secondary student for the position of Communications and Marketing Assistant. Must have the intent to return to their studies in September 2016.

Polished and professional in appearance and communications, the Communications and Marketing Assistant will assist in the planning of events and promotions, resources and programs, and maintain a high level of professionalism when dealing with stakeholder relations.

Requirements for the position:

Strong working knowledge of communication principles and practices.
Must possess excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication with strong writing and editorial abilities.
Must have a basic knowledge of html coding when maintaining website.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, internet, media monitoring software, and other public relation tools.
Must possess strong project management skills
Demonstrated success with Social Media tools such as Twitter, Facebook and others
Must be able to meet tight deadlines and execute flawlessly on projects in a fast-paced, often pressured environment and see a project through to completion.
Must be capable of maintaining confidentiality, with a high level of accuracy regarding information.
The ability to develop and maintain strong professional relationships.
Strong motivational and leadership skills.
Respectful in order to engage people and build healthy relationships.
Must possess initiative and able to work effectively both in a team and with little or no supervision.

If you are reliable, efficient, productive and possess a passion for event planning, marketing, and member relations and can contribute to the continued growth of the ACC, please forward a resume and cover letter by April 14, 2016 to:

Gloria Spence

General Manager

Aboriginal Chamber of Commerce

Preferably by email: [email protected]

Or by fax: 204-947-0145

Manitoba Chambers of Commerce Luncheon
featuring
Perry Bellegarde, National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations


Chief Perry Bellegarde, National Chief for the Assembly of First Nations	Left to right - Chuck Davidson, President and CEO, Manitoba Chambers of Commerce, Chief Perry Bellegarde, Jessica Dumas, Chair, Aboriginal Chamber of Commerce.